As the volume and complexity of cyber threats continue to grow, organisations need more than just basic vulnerability scanning – they require a risk-based approach that accounts for business context and real-world exploitability. Qualys VMDR (Vulnerability Management, Detection & Response) meets this need by integrating asset discovery, continuous threat intelligence, and automated remediation into a single platform, providing complete visibility and control over the vulnerability lifecycle.

At the core of VMDR is TruRisk™, a contextual risk engine that prioritises vulnerabilities based on exploitability, asset criticality, and over 25 intelligence feeds. This allows organisations to focus on the most significant risks rather than simply the largest volume of vulnerabilities, reducing both noise and operational overhead. In 2024, Qualys detected 96% of critical or zero-day vulnerabilities faster than major competitors, typically within just 16 hours – a critical advantage as the attack surface continues to expand.

VMDR also offers market-leading CVE coverage, with over 110 million patches deployed through the platform in 2024 alone. This combination of comprehensive detection, risk-based prioritisation, and integrated patching helps organisations not just identify risks, but eliminate them at scale. The platform’s single-agent architecture reduces infrastructure complexity and long-term costs, while continuous updates ensure customers always have access to the latest security intelligence.

With over 10,000 customers in 130+ countries, Qualys VMDR has established itself as a leading choice for organisations seeking to enhance their vulnerability management capabilities and improve overall security resilience.

Judges’ Comments:

“Strong application – an affordable, holistic solution that flexibly adapts to both SME and enterprise use cases.”